FAQs

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Is there a dress code?

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Please wear a cocktail dress or slacks and a nice shirt. Please no jeans or flip flops. If you’d like, choose bright, cheerful colors - this is a celebration!

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Are kids welcome?

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Yes! Please include children on your RSVP so we know they’re coming.

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Is there parking for the ceremony/reception?

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Yes, parking at the venue is free and plentiful.

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Jewish wedding 101: what’s a chuppah?

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A chuppah is a canopy that symbolizes the home a couple makes together. Kari and Dan will stand under a chuppah during the ceremony.

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Jewish wedding 101: what’s a ketubah?

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A ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract. Before the ceremony, Kari and Dan will sign a ketubah with commitments they wrote. It will be displayed during the reception if you’d like to view it. After the wedding, Kari and Dan will display it in their home.

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Jewish wedding 101: what’s the breaking of the glass?

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Breaking the glass is a tradition that reminds us life is fragile even in times of joy. Kari and Dan will break the glass by stepping on it at the end of the ceremony. When the glass is broken, shout “mazel tov!” - the Hebrew word for congratulations.

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Jewish wedding 101: what’s the hora?

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The hora is a traditional Jewish dance that will take place following the arrival of the couple at the reception. All are asked to join in! Instructions will be given.